Sales Assistant Nightshift

WHSmith; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company at Heathrow Airport is seeking a Sales Assistant to provide exceptional customer service and uphold store standards. As a Sales Assistant, you will support stock replenishment, maintain a tidy store, and meet visual merchandising criteria. Candidates must have 5 years of references for an airport pass. This role offers a competitive salary, employee discounts, and a supportive environment for personal well-being.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• 5 years of continuous references required for airport pass.
• Ability to maintain store standards and assist customers effectively.
• Confidence in team communication and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service.
• Ensure stock replenishment and maintain store cleanliness.
• Support merchandising standards for easy customer access.
• Work collaboratively within a team.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Confident communication

Motivation for achieving results

Adaptability

Job description

Heathrow T4 Underground Station, Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, Nelson Rd, Hounslow TW6 3XA, UK

Job Description

Posted Monday 26 January 2026 at 01:00

As a Sales Assistant you’ll provide exceptional customer service and work independently or as part of a team to deliver our fantastic store standards. We want you, our customers, and our colleagues to be proud to share their journey with us.

Airport Requirements:

• 5 years continuous references – to gain an airport pass you will need to provide 5 years’ worth of either employment or education references without any gaps
• Criminal Records Bureau Check – to be completed by WHSmith if your application is successful
• Photographic ID i.e. passport or UK Driving Licence

What being a Sales Assistant is all about:

• Delivering an exceptional customer service to all our customers.
• Carrying out stock replenishment, ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy and inviting for our customers to shop.
• Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising helping customers find what they're looking for easily.
• Being part of a team and supporting colleagues.

What our Stores would love to see:

• A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in store.
• Confident in communicating within the team.
• Motivated to achieve fantastic results and standards.
• Adaptable to meet company requirements and goals.

How we reward our teams:

We know you’ll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave and employee discounts, we’ll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster.

Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial.

About us:

WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of life’s journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S and Costa Coffee, ‘broaden our offering’ to our customers throughout the UK. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better!

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.

Heathrow T4 Underground Station, Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4, Nelson Rd, Hounslow TW6 3XA, UK